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Independence Days

Updated: Sep 14, 2022

Test your knowledge on the independence days of some African countries in this 12-question quiz. You can download the answer sheet at the bottom of the post. Good luck , enjoy and don't forget to comment your score.


Use the quiz to brush up on your African History knowledge, in a fun games night with your friends and family or even for educational purposes!


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*Answers selected can only be confirmed by downloading the answers sheet.

 



Question #1 - What year did Libya become independent?

Choose one:

  • A) 1943

  • B) 1947

  • C) 1951



Question #2 - The months of July and August sees the most African countries celebrating their independence days. How many countries celebrate their independence days in both months?

Select an answer below:

  • A) 12

  • B) 10

  • C) 8



Question #3 - How many countries gained independence in 1960?

Select an answer below:

  • A) 16

  • B) 18

  • C) 20



Question #4 - When did Ethiopia gain independence?

Select an answer below:

  • A) 1949

  • B) 1959

  • C) 1960

  • D) None of the above



Question #5 - Which country celebrated 100 years of independence in 2022?

Choose one:

  • A) Egypt

  • B) Madagascar

  • C) Liberia



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Question #6 - Which country was named the Gold Coast pre-independence ?

Choose one:

  • A) Ghana

  • B) Liberia

  • C) Togo



Question #7 - What year did Swaziland gain independence?

Choose one:

  • A) 1955

  • B) 1962

  • C) 1968



Question #8 - Apart from South Africa, which country was the last to gain independence?

Choose one:

  • A) Zimbabwe

  • B) Namibia



Question #9 - Algeria shares an independence day with which country?

Choose one:

  • A) Gabon

  • B) Seychelles

  • C) Cape Verde



Question #10 - Which country celebrates their independence day on New Years Day?

Choose one:

  • A) Cameroon

  • B) Comoros

  • C) Chad



Question #11 - Which country celebrates their independence day on Christmas Eve?

Choose one:

  • A) Egypt

  • B) Libya

  • C) Madagascar



Question #12 - What year did Apartheid end in South Africa?

Choose one:

  • A) 1989

  • B) 1991

  • C) 1994




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